HBweCU

"HBweCU" is taking audiences on a journey into Black America’s most precious institutions: our Historically Black Colleges and Universities. From the culture of HBCU Homecomings to the students, faculty and alumni of the 107 schools to the various topics that affect them, we’re committed to shining a light on these educational institutions. New content including articles, videos and photo galleries will display the best in Black Excellence and will feature the faces and voices of the very people who make HBCUs so memorable and special.

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From Grambling to Howard, Andres Martin Turned Belief Into Legacy

After growing up in Connecticut, unsure if college was even possible, Andres Martin found his purpose at two HBCUs.
11/06/2025

From Omaha to The Mecca: How Howard Helped Eke Djibril Find Her Voice

Leaving Nebraska for Washington, D.C., Eke Djibril discovered more than a campus—she found confidence, community, and the power to see herself reflected in excellence.
11/06/2025

From Detroit to Central State: How Asia A. Kimpson Found Her Purpose, Power, and Place in History

From Las Vegas classrooms where she felt unseen to becoming the 78th Miss Central State University, Asia A. Kimpson found at her HBCU what she’d been searching for all along — community, confidence, and the courage to lead.
11/06/2025

Finding Home at North Carolina A&T: How Samya Fernandes Is Living Out Her Answered Prayers

From Brockton, Massachusetts to Greensboro, North Carolina, Samya Fernandes discovered more than a campus at A&T — she found purpose, pride, and a community that taught her how to trust herself.
11/06/2025

Commissioner Sonja Stills Is Taking the MEAC to a New Level

From expansion strategy to securing vital partnerships, the MEAC Commissioner discusses her leadership style, the importance of female representation, and building a sustainable future for the conference's elite HBCUs.
10/31/2025

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Are Howard Athletes Being Forced To 'Bow Down' To The System?

After five years of taking a knee, the Howard University women's basketball team is being moved to the locker room to avoid "bad light."
03/06/2026

Winston-Salem State And Alabama A&M Women’s Hoops Take Their First Conference Titles

For the first time, the Rams and Lady Bulldogs finish atop the CIAA and SWAC.
03/02/2026

HBCU Athlete Charged With Killing Teammate Boyfriend

A 23-year-old sprinter was stabbed after an argument turned physical.
02/27/2026

Former HBCU Star Sets New Gymnastics Record

After making history at Fisk University, the senior standout becomes the first gymnast in the 24-year history of the Arkansas Razorbacks program to record a perfect score on vault.
02/26/2026

Wrigley Field To Host Historic First Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Cubs organization announce a free event to showcase the next generation of Black baseball talent.
02/25/2026

Katt Williams and Miles College Team Up on AI and AR Training

The partnership will bring scholarships, internships, and virtual production sound stages to Fort McClellan with an emphasis on keeping high-tech film work local.
02/25/2026

Banned By Bureaucracy? FAMU Students Say They Can’t Say ‘Black’ On Campus

As state funding rules collide with campus celebrations, students said the school’s guidance during Black History Month at an HBCU is frustrating.
02/09/2026

The Growing HBCU Footprint at Super Bowl LX

Historically Black Colleges and Universities are well-represented this week in Santa Clara through veteran officials and elite coaching talent.
02/06/2026

Inside the Premiere of "The Coach Vick Experience"

BET pulls back the curtain on Michael Vick's first game as Norfolk State head coach, his mentorship from Deion Sanders, and the difficult reality of coaching away from his family.
02/05/2026

Coco Gauff Pledges $150,000 to Support HBCU Tennis Programs Through UNCF

Tennis star Coco Gauff continues her commitment to education and athletics with a new $150,000 donation to support HBCU student-athletes.
01/22/2026

DJ Envy, Sunshine Anderson, and Loren LoRosa Set to Host the Big HBCU Southern Classic in Charlotte

The Battle of the Bands makes its historic indoor debut at Charlotte’s Bojangles Coliseum, featuring a heavyweight lineup with North Carolina A&T, Alcorn State, and Hampton University.
01/19/2026